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Tales to Terrify
Hosted by Drew Sebesteny · EN
The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway.
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A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist.
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Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of sleep with feverish, heart-pounding dread.
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Welcome to Tales to Terrify, a weekly horror fiction podcast that gets under your skin, lays eggs and hatches writhing baby horrors nursed on your darkest fears. We're unique in our simplicity, bringing pure tales of terror to your ears audiobook-style – unadulterated and unadorned.
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Tales to Terrify 752 Asher Ellis & Marissa Snyder
1w ago00:47:02Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 752. We have two tales for you this week, about the thin line between comedy and terror, and a coming out party that surfaces dark revelations.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06Asher Ellis’ Humor Theory as read by Brian Rollins: 00:02:53Marissa Snyder’s Victoria as read by Josie Babin: 00:19:57PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchSubmit your story!Brian RollinsBrian Rollins on TwitterBrian Rollins on BlueskyOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Tales to Terrify 751 Jacob Vaus & Stephen Sottong
2w ago00:36:28Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 751. We have two tales for you this week, about a quiet day in the park and conjoined twins who yearn to be free.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06Jacob Vaus’ On All Fours as read by Dan Rabarts: 00:03:06[Trigger] Stephen Sottong’s Half Brother as read by Jesse Holt: 00:12:18TRIGGER WARNINGSHalf Brother contains scenes of Self Harm, Suicide/Suicidal Ideation.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchJacob VausJacob Vaus on SubstackJacob Vaus on IGDan RabartsJesse HoltJesse Holt on TwitterOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Tales to Terrify 750 Christopher Hawkins
3w ago00:33:37Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 750. We have one tale for you this week, about an education in monster taming.COMING UPGood Evening: Submissions, Thank-you: 00:01:06[Trigger] Christopher Hawkins’ On Thursdays We Beat the Teacher With Sticks as read by Sarah Mehra: 00:04:36TRIGGER WARNINGSOn Thursdays We Beat the Teacher With Sticks contains scenes of Animal Death and Child Abuse.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchSubmissions are OpenChristopher HawkinsChristopher Hawkins on IGChristopher Hawkins on ThreadsOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Tales to Terrify 749 STOKERS Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece
Jun 500:44:48Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 749. And happy StokerCon weekend! We have one final nominated tale for you, about a girl navigating the challenges of a most unusual boarding school.COMING UPGood Evening: Guest Host Douglas Gwilym, StokerCon 2026: 00:01:06Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece’s St. Dymphna’s School for Borderland Girls as read by Kelli Tager: 00:03:51PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchKelli Tager on IGKelli Tager on ThreadsKelli Tager on FBOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Tales to Terrify 748 STOKERS R. J. Joseph
May 2900:44:22Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 748. It’s week four of our Stoker Awards short fiction showcase. Tonight, we meet a family haunted by a legacy of dysfunction.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06[Trigger] R. J. Joseph’s Inheritance as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:03:37TRIGGER WARNINGSInheritance contains scenes of Sexual Abuse/Rape.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchBram Stoker AwardsKrystal HammondKrystal Hammond on TwitterOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Tales to Terrify 747 STOKERS L. E. Daniels
May 2200:33:22Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 747 and week three of our Stoker Awards short fiction showcase. We have one tale for you tonight, about the persistence of nature in the aftermath of mass extinction.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06[Trigger] L. E. Daniels’ Stomata as read by Nicole Swanson: 00:02:50TRIGGER WARNINGSL. E. Daniels’ Stomata contains scenes of Suicide/Suicidal Ideation.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchBram Stoker AwardsNicole SwansonOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Tales to Terrify 746 STOKERS Champ Wongsatayanont
May 1500:51:05Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 746. It’s week two of our Stoker Awards short fiction showcase. This week, we meet a regular taxi driver with a very special talent.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06[Trigger] Champ Wongsatayanont’s Autogas Ferryman as read by Curtis Michael Holland: 00:02:52TRIGGER WARNINGSAutogas Ferryman contains scenes of Suicide/Suicidal Ideation & Child Death.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchBram Stoker AwardsCurtis Michael HollandOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Tales to Terrify 745 STOKERS Anna Taborska
May 800:42:58Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 745. It’s week one of our Stoker Awards finalist showcase. This week, trouble catches up to a gang of West London thugs.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06[Trigger] Anna Taborska’s [Ir]reversible as read by Mel Rose: 00:03:14TRIGGER WARNINGS[Ir]reversible contains scenes of Animal Death.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchBram Stoker AwardsAnna TaborskaAnna Taborska on IMDBMel RoseMel Rose on YouTubeMel Rose on FBMel Rose on IGOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Tales to Terrify 744 Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Contest Winners
May 100:52:42Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 744 and the results of our Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Contest! We have four runners up and one winner that are sure to chill your marrow. COMING UPGood Evening: Flash Fiction Contest, Stoker Awards: 00:01:06Runner-Up: Argelia Salmon’s Overheard Fragments from the Cryo Bay as read by Seth Williams: 00:04:26Runner-Up: Eric Fomley’s The Hive Below as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:15:34Runner-Up: Kay Hanifen’s In the Grey as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:24:38Runner-Up: Toya L. Walker’s Signal Loss as read by Nicole Swanson: 00:31:00Winner: Mir Rainbird’s The Station on the Borderzone as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:42:21PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchFolded Space PodcastEric FomleyEric Fomley on TwitterAndrew GibsonAndrew Gibson | The Narrator Nook DiscordAndrew Gibson | The Haven DiscordKatherine HanifenKrystal HammondKrystal Hammon on TwitterToya L. Walker | Organically Grown QueenNicole SwansonMir Rainbird on InstagramOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Tales to Terrify 743 Anthony J. Rapino & Christopher Collins
Apr 2400:45:40Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 743. We have two tales for you this week. First, a young woman takes a mysterious new job. Then, a boy seeks to reclaim a family heirloom.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06[Trigger] Anthony J. Rapino’s This is My Happy Face as read by Amy Paonessa: 00:03:06[Trigger] Christopher Collins’ Nine Gold Teeth as read by Curtis Michael Holland: 00:22:25TRIGGER WARNINGSThis is My Happy Face contains scenes of Self-harm.Nine Gold Teeth contains scenes of Child Abuse and Animal Death.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchAnthony J. RapinoAmy PaonessaCurtis Michael HollandOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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